Why We Don't Call Them "Our" Health Workers
As professionals, health workers belong to the people they serve. Join us during World Health Worker Week in thanking those who bring health care to communities around the world, including your own.
The Vaccine Talk: A Crucial Moment for Parents, Children, and Health Workers
When it comes to talking to clients about vaccinations, clear communication is essential for health workers. And so is training.
Bridging the Gap: Surgical Care in Low-Resource Settings
Two billion people worldwide have no access to basic surgical care. Making it available is a key step toward universal health coverage.
USAID Tackles Respectful Maternity Care, Better Working Conditions for Midwives
Every year, 289,000 women die from complications during childbirth. USAID wants to change that.
Top 10 Global Health Issues to Watch in 2015
Mobile tech. Global health security. Cancer. We’ve got our eyes on 10 topics that will shape 2015 for many of us—especially the health workforce.
In Sierra Leone, Life and Health Systems Grind to a Halt as Ebola Rages On
Sierra Leonean Mohamed Jallow talks with VITAL about day-to-day life in his home country as it reels from the Ebola crisis.
More Support Needed for Local Health Workers Responding to Ebola, Advocates Say
Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone shared a big problem even before Ebola struck: a severe health workforce shortage.
Dads Can Help Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Tanzania
Most men in Tanzania encourage their pregnant, HIV-positive partners to seek health services, but don't participate or get tested.
2014's Top Global Health Stories—and What They Have to Do with Health Workers
Some are good, some are bad, but all are illuminating as we enter 2015.
Tipping the Scale: Lessons from the mHealth Forum about Investments in Collaboration
Much was said at the inaugural Global mHealth Forum about bringing mHealth innovations and programs “to scale.” But how?
